Perimeter North Lifestyle February 2014

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ood is fuel. Food is comfort and family. Food is romance and love.

I learned that food is also an adventure when I lived in St. Thomas and worked marketing an elite fleet of yachts for charter in the Caribbean and Mediterranean. The chefs aboard these sail and power boats were experienced graduates of Le Cordon Bleu and other esteemed culinary arts programs worldwide and could create four-course gourmet meals from a galley the size of your shoe closet. Chef Karin, a tall drink of water from South Africa and her partner, Captain Trevor, a blond Tom Selleck, ran a 72’ custom steel-hulled beauty out of Tortola and invited us out one weekend for an overnight. We sailed around a warm rainstorm, watched the Indy 500 in the air-conditioned main salon, and skin dived down so deep my cheeks nearly burst as I exploded up to the surface of that perfect water. More memorable yet was the lemon meringue pie Karin made that night. We passed around a chilled bowl full of egg whites, taking turns with the wire whisk until soft peaks formed. Magic.

Another chef from England, Christine, would promise her guests a New York style cheesecake during charters. Imagine spending the day sailing and SCUBA diving, returning to the aft deck festooned with tropical flowers, just the right sauvignon blanc and the promise of homemade cheesecake after your meal of grilled Caribbean spiny lobster and a filet. Pure joy.

Enjoy Christine’s recipe and find someone you love on February 14 to share it with.

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christine’s new york style cheesecake Crust 1 C graham cracker crumbs 1/2 C gingersnap cookie crumbs 1 T sugar 6 T melted butter Combine all, press into the bottom and up an inch of a 9-inch springform pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 7-8 minutes.

Filling 4 x 8 oz. packages of cream cheese 1 1/3 C sugar 5 eggs at room temperature 2 egg yolks at room temperature 1/4 C sour cream grated zest from 1 lemon 1 t vanilla

ON THE COVER CHILDHOOD FRIENDS FROM SANDY SPRINGS LAUNCHED MCNACK'S KITCHEN, CREATING THIS BEAUTIFUL DISH. SEE STORY ON PAGE 20.

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Cream the cheese and sugar with a beater until fluffy. Add eggs and yolks one at a time until mixed well. Add remaining ingredients, beating on low and scraping bowl until smooth. Pour into cooled crust. Here’s the tricky part: Bake for 15 minutes at 450 then turn the oven down to 225 and bake for another 1 hour and 15 minutes. Turn the oven off and let the cake sit with the door open. Best made while at anchor, not under sail. Cool and refrigerate (though we have been known not to wait, enjoying a piece about 3 hours later while it’s still custardy and warm).

Remove from pan and enjoy.

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Good Times

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Around Town

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Artist Palette

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Healthy Lifestyle

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Star Student

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Driver’s Notebook

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Parting Thoughts

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This Valentine’s Day, we remind you about the fastest way to your loved-one’s heart. Head to That Pie Place and find one of the 20 in-house favorites or build your own sweet or savory pie. These little gems are freshly baked in Sandy Springs and are a handy and healthy snack for kids and folks on the go. They are open daily. 6355 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd NE. ThatPiePlaceUSA.com.

Northside Hospital’s Blood and Marrow Transplant Program is the only program in Georgia, and just one of ten in the country, selected to participate in the prestigious and groundbreaking Blood Cancer Research Partnership (BCRP), established by the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston and the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society. This BCRP is a network of sites for clinical trial testing of innovative blood cancer therapies in community oncology settings across the country. The Partnership brings clinical trials closer to where patients live and helps address one of the primary bottlenecks in the development of new cancer therapies: the need for more patients to take part in trials.

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The good folks at Goldberg’s Bagel Company & Deli remind us that bagels are our friends. Their Website lists the nutrition infor-

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mation for 20 bagels they make fresh. Go ahead and join their Bagel Club where you earn your 13th dozen free. Check out their full deli menu for dine in, take out or catering. Goldberg’s is a deli in the classic New York tradition, right here near home. 4520 Chamblee Dunwoody Rd and 4383 Roswell Rd NE. GoldbergBagel.com

GETTING FIT Orangetheory Fitness’s third Georgia studio opened in Sandy Springs. Co-owners Kim Fishman and Julie Stewart were thrilled to have Jessica Dauler of Jessica Shops cut the ceremonial orange ribbon. Workouts at the studio use the science of heart rate based treadmill interval training with rowing and weight training. Get a coupon for a free class by visiting their Website and mention Perimeter North Lifestyle. From left are Kim Fishman, Jessica Dauler and Julie Stewart.

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Artist Palette

Dunwoody Designer Shines ARTICLE LUCY CROSSWELL

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hen the American Craft Council (ACC) returns to Atlanta sign was featured in the ACC’s nationally distributed American for its 25th anniversary show, Rick Anthony Bonner with Craft magazine.

Dunwoody’s Insidesign will be sharing the spotlight with 240 of Best known for his mid-century eclectic design style, Bonner the nation’s top master artisans at the esteemed ACC Show at the uses black and white photography, custom designed pillows and Cobb Galleria Centre March 14– 16. luxurious textiles as some of his signature elements. Glass, metal Now in its 25th year, the ACC is collaborating with 10 interior and wood are craft mediums that inspire him most, and he is a designers and architects in the Atlanta area with a refreshed on- collector of Egyptian Wedgewood Basalt. site exhibition titled “Make Room, Modern Design Meets Craft – “For this year’s show, I selected paper work by Florida-based paLet’s Entertain.” Each designer will create a room setting in their per artist Lucrezia Bieler and New York-based wood turning artist own unique style inspired by fine craft objects.

Michael Scarborough. Bieler’s intricate cut-out designs of woodA Michigan native, Bonner earned his degree in interior de- land settings inspired the design of my space, “Tea in the Garden sign and was recruited by international architecture and interi- with Sabrina and Julia,” a tribute to my young nieces. It led me to ors firm SmithGroupJJR, and later worked with Polo Ralph Lau- Scarborough’s fairy tale tea set; its organic structure and smooth ren. In 2007, he moved to Atlanta and launched Bonner, a design turning are a perfect complement to the paper piece,” says Bonner. firm much broader in scope than the usual interior design firm.

As the premier marketplace for fine craft, the ACC Show in In 2013, he brought his trademark design philosophy--helping a Atlanta draws thousands of collectors from around the Southperson realize their best life through a luxurious mix of func- east who find great joy in learning the makers’ creative processes, tion, beauty and real value--to the design developing relationships with the artists and team at Insidesign. hearing the stories behind each handcrafted It’s been a busy past year for the Dunpiece. With the addition of “Make Room,” woody designer. He has served as co-chair event organizers hope to help attendees disfor the Cathedral Antiques Show House cover ways to integrate treasured objects into CraftCouncil.org/Atlanta Inspiration House, and his 2013 room demodern design settings.

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Healthy Lifestyle registered dietitian and nutrition advisor for BestFoodFacts. org. “The Nutrition Facts panel lists all of the important specs, such as calories, fats, sodium, fiber, sugar and several key vitamins and minerals.”

NUTRITION LABEL 101

Here are some of O’Neil’s tips on understanding nutrition labels, so you can be a more informed consumer and make healthier decisions for your family.

• Always note serving sizes: While a food or beverage may seem like a good nutritional fit, the first thing to notice should always be the serving size. Watch out because if you read that a serving contains 100 calories, for instance, that may be for 8 ounces of a juice beverage and the container may hold 16 ounces.

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ake a trip to the grocery store and you’ll encounter miles of aisles stocked with thousands of food products. Every product has a story to tell or better yet, sell. Information printed on packages is helpful but it’s often confusing and even a bit misleading.

While lists of ingredients and the Nutrition Facts panel are there to help shoppers choose foods to fit their nutritional needs, it’s not always easy to interpret. Learning how to decode the jumble of numbers and percentages is the first step in shopping for healthier foods.

“The best guide for making decisions affecting your diet is the nutrition facts panel, which is regulated by the FDA and for meats and poultry by the USDA,” said Carolyn O’Neil,

• Be aware of unhealthy contents: If looking to limit fat, sodium and sugar, pay close attention to these call outs on the label. Some foods might deliver more than your daily limit for sodium! Remember that trans fat should be avoided completely.

• Look for the good stuff: A healthy diet consists of vitamins and nutrients which nutrition labels also spell out. Go for foods that are good sources of the good guys - dietary fiber, vitamins A and C, calcium, iron and potassium.

• Don’t be fooled by healthy looks: While package design may illustrate people engaging in healthful activities, pretty farm scenes and adorned with “healthy” words, note that the FDA does not regulate the use of creative brand names. As always, it is the nutrition facts label where a consumer can see what’s really inside.

• Trust health claims: The FDA closely monitors the use of health claims on food packaging. So, if you see wording such as “heart healthy,” you can be confident the company had to meet nutrition criteria set by the FDA. Prepared with nutrition label know-how, shoppers can put this valuable information to work to make food shopping easier on the next trip to supermarket. For other tips visit www.BestFoodFacts.org.

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Star Student

An Inspirational Friendship ARTICLE RHIANNON BANKES | PHOTOGRAPHY KATHRYN MCCRARY

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ohn Drambel is watching Ice Age when his friend Caroline Grebe spins into his Buckhead living room. She quickly states that she is not a guest here while giving him a big hug.

“I’ve been missing him too much!” she exclaims. After the initial excitement is exchanged between the two, we sit down and I ask Caroline to tell me about her and John’s friendship, to which she responds, “We have a really BIG friendship.”

The two first met due to Caroline being moved from an overcrowded classroom to John’s class in first grade, a frightening situation for any seven-year-old.

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knew then that John was a nice guy and a nice friend,” Caroline says.

The friendship was cemented by playing airplane games on the playground.

Caroline then chose to be John’s helper by pushing him wherever he needed to go, assisting him with his lunch and helping the school nurse with his medicine.

John and Caroline’s parents are quick to point out that the friendship is a genuine, mutual friendship, not one of pity or charity.

Some of their other classmates are kind, soft or mothering, but Caroline treats John as her equal and she makes sure people understand that he can’t move. John has cerebral palsy, a disorder that affects over 800,000 adults and children in the US, and has used a wheelchair since he was an infant.

During a recent hospital visit, John’s brother and sister were apprehensive about hugging him but Caroline climbed right into his bed and told him “you’re braver than any boy I ever met, that’s for sure.” She also brought him a Green Lantern toy, “because he’s my superhero.”

She explains that John has cerebral palsy, “but I call it ‘terrible palsy.’ I feel really bad for my friend. Some days I get so sad

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when I’m swinging and he’s just sitting in his chair. So one day I was thinking about how I could help John and I thought about how I could raise some money.” She first sold some of her old toys to raise funds but decided she would need to figure out a way to get the ‘grownups’ money.’ “I thought ‘what will parents spend money on?’ and then it hit me: ‘Wine!’ I sat down with my mom and dad and told them my plan.”

Caroline’s family planned a wine party at their home where guests made a donation to attend while she circulated serving plates of food.

One guest even wrote a check for $500. In a single evening, Caroline raised more than $3,000 for John’s foundation, Let’s Cure CP! The pair has a secret ‘nose’ shake as well as communicating with ‘yes’ or ‘no’ high fives and hand slaps. Caroline comes to all of John’s physical therapy appointments and has recently spoken at an area book club event about John. They both love mac & cheese, science class (because they get to work with a partner) and swimming at John’s house.

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ORDER UP: At Your Front Door Healthy food delivery ARTICLE LINDA FISHER AND VALERIE REED

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hether you love to cook or are barely on speaking terms with your microwave, you know how important it is to maintain a healthy diet. And, if you are feeding a growing family, you want to be sure they eat right too. While what to prepare is a pressing question, the real dilemma is how to fit shopping and prep time into an already jam packed schedule. Fortunately, there are convenient and affordable solutions throughout the Perimeter North area.

One-stop shopping is high on the list when trying to make things quick and easy. Cold Life, a full service online grocery store fits that description to a ‘T,’ offering everything from fresh, organically grown produce to USDA certified meats as well as or-

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ganic pet food and earth friendly cleaning supplies. You can find them at ColdLife.com, shop at your convenience and have your groceries delivered every day of the week. Orders placed before 8 p.m. will be delivered the next day. Cold Life is the brainchild of Brad Meier and Jason Sherman who started the company in 2012 in an effort to promote healthier lifestyles. A basic premise of the Cold Life philosophy is their promise to provide an unbroken chain of delivery of all groceries at the optimum temperature for retaining freshness. Stumped for turning your groceries into a meal? Cold Life offers healthy recipes that will appeal to all age groups. There is even a ‘kids corner’ group of foods for your picky eater to promote healthy choices at an early age.

Want that ‘just right’ dinner to fit the occasion? Whether it’s a simple dinner for two or hosting your boss and his wife, you’ll find Garnish and Gather, a mealtime provider, can make your life easier. Offering organic, locally grown food in complete kits delivered right to your door along with recipes for turning all that gorgeous food into wonderful, healthy meals you can stop worrying and actually enjoy yourself. Garnish and Gather was founded by native Atlantan Emily Nethero Golub as an alternative to stopping at the grocery store on her way home from work. Emily also saw it as a way to be sure she was putting the best quality products on her table. By visiting GarnishAndGather.com, you can learn their four simple steps from, ‘the farm to your table.’ The whole process provides maximum transparency as you can choose not only the menu, but the number of people to serve and the cost of the meal.

No time to even think about food, much less finding the time to prepare it? Look no farther than Christophe’s. Offering healthy, gourmet food to Atlanta at ChristophesToGo.com, Chef Christophe Le Metayer believes, “Cooking requires a light head, a generous spirit and a big heart.” Born in France and classically trained in the culinary arts, he brings his passion for blending science and artistry in the kitchen to his to-go menu. Just because it is ‘to go,’ doesn’t mean it cannot be inspired. In a world of overly elaborate, sometimes excessive, cuisine, Christophe’s understated approach is pure, “Keep food simple and beautiful and it will stir all the senses, reawakening a primal bond with the natural world.” Order online or call ahead for entree selections and pick up your order in the Sandy Springs location at 6309 Roswell Rd, Suite 1E where they are open daily from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m.

How about dinner and a movie delivered right to your door?

Then Zifty is for you. At Zifty.com, you have access to dozens of neighborhood restaurants and more than 9,000 DVDs for rent. Delivery is usually in about an hour or you can pick it up if that’s more convenient. Just need drinks or snacks to go with that movie? Zifty is at your service. Owner Todd Miller started Zifty in 2003 and with business partner Jennifer Pete believes Zifty is like having your own personal concierge. With Zifty, you can shop for just about anything including personal items or magazines and have them delivered as well. With the recent addition of a natural and organic snacks and drink section, healthy choices are just a click away. “Many of our customers were looking for products that were more healthy and there are so many restaurants that focus on healthy options, it was a natural step for our company.” says Pete.

There are lots of great things about living in the Perimeter North area and one of those perks is all the choices at your fingertips. So next time you wonder, “What’s for dinner?” Don’t panic!

It’s as easy – and as healthy - as point and click. And, you don’t even have to wear an apron!

Above: Chrisophe's Wild Flounder and Vegetable Medley Below: Christophe's Baked Chicken Luau

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Restaurant Eugene | Holeman and Finch Public House

Seven Lamps

Paleo On The Town EATING OUT? HOLD THE FRIES ARTICLE MARIAN MENDENHALL PHOTOGRAPHY JAMES CAMP, BART SASSO AND MICHAEL WEST

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’ll admit it! I have a serious sweet tooth, a love for craft cocktails, and the ability to turn things up during the weekend. Seriously. I would be lying if I said I didn’t enjoy having the spice in my life. A self-proclaimed wine enthusiast and foodie, I don’t mind paying the premium for a good time out. Truth is, I consider myself to be like other fellow Atlantans seeking to strike that balance between moderation, fun and healthy living. Besides practicing hot yoga and eating mostly paleo during the week, I by no means practice or advocate living life in the ‘restrictive lane.’

However, as someone who considers themselves to be a conscious consumer, what I will say is this: I pay serious attention to what’s on the menu when dining out. Everything from food source, means of production and final presentation. My loyalty and support for those restaurants utilizing regional and statewide farms and growers for produce is ten-fold. Why? While I enjoy supporting local economy, I also find great value in contributing to the growth of restaurants who are just as concerned about what’s going in my body as I am. Take it from a clean eating enthusiast: here are my choices for hot spots to eat smart in 2014. Enjoy!

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Local Three LOCAL THREE

Chef Chris Hall, Chef Todd Mussman and Ryan Turner at Local Three have created a sustainable dining haven in our community. With their list of craft brews, vivacious libations, in-house seasonal veggies and sustainably sourced meat, it’s no wonder Local Three has earned robust customer loyalty. With eats like the Full Baby Beet Salad and Carolina Confit Chicken Thighs, paleo and gluten-free enthusiasts can seamlessly mix and mingle with friends who may be looking for a slightly more carb-infused expe-

WHAT IS PALEO, YOU ASK? The Paleo Diet is an effort to eat like we used to back in the day: local and seasonal veggies, fruit, meats, and nuts.

Process-free, no grains, no legumes, no gluten, GMO free.

Just real food. Why? Because it’s scientifically and anthropologically in line with our body’s genetics and natural design.

rience. Their operating philosophy: “People Matter Most. Local Is Priority. Seasonal Makes Sense. Authenticity Rules. Quality Governs. Delicious Trumps. Pretense Loses. Comfort Feels Good. Appreciation Tastes Better. Prudence Sustains It All.” If this sounds like your kind of good time, you can check out this sustainable hot spot at 3290 Northside Parkway NW. RECOMMENDED PALEO EATS: Great as a starter or a side, Local Three offers Duck Fat Fried Brussel Sprouts and Vanilla Poached Pear Salad, which are undoubtedly a dynamic paleo pairing. As part of your main entree, I recommend adding the Full Baby Beet Salad, or for a more robust, out-of-the-box dining experience, go for the Mississippi Rabbit Tasting.

SEVEN LAMPS

At Seven Lamps, every detail matters. The restaurant’s rustic decor is craftily infused with environmentally sustainable elements including repurposed wood; their hand crafted bevvies, and locally sourced menu items add to the experience, making for a one-of-a-kind Southern dining experience. Co-owner and Executive Chef Drew Van Leuvan successfully does the food enthusiast’s palate justice with robust and seasonal menu items, but knows how to delight the palate of paleo and gluten-free enthusiasts looking for a sensational weekend experience. If you’re looking for a clean eat, try the Crisp Duck Confit which includes spaghetti squash caponata and toasted almonds. Seven Lamps is located at 3400 Around Lenox Rd. RECOMMENDED PALEO EATS: Love em’ or leave em’, but Seven Lamps is currently serving up some delicious oysters on the half shell that are absolutely perfect as a starter to any entree. If shellfish isn’t your thing, I recommend going for some small plates, such as the Celery Root Soup, Smoked Ruby Beets, or the Pork Belly Rillette. As an entree you may consider the Wood Roasted Duck Breast.

always in order, but are supplied in limited quantity. Note: Though the burger (by nature of the bun) is not ‘paleo’, the meat is top quality and offers an experience all on its own. Better than most burgers available, I highly encourage my fellow paleo and gluten-free enthusiasts to order it bunless for a more paleo experience.

KR STEAKBAR

Known for his Inman Park restaurants (Rathbun’s, Rathbun’s Steak House and Krog Bar), Kevin Rathbun has done it again, this time with intimate Italian dining establishment KR Steakbar. Infused with Mediterranean, American and Prime steak delights, this hotspot is located in posh Peachtree Hill. Patrons won’t miss a beat when it comes to indulging in a carne-infused experience.

In fact, you may be excited to learn that KR Steakbar takes on the carne in a whole new way. Case in point--they are offering a Whole Beast dining experience. For $85 a person, a group can literally feast over an entire pig, goat, fish, lamb or chicken. Besides that, food enthusiasts can be certain that their dining experience will be of the truest Rathbun quality. KR Steakbar is located at 349 Peachtree Hills Ave. RECOMMENDED PALEO EATS: KR Steakbar is taking dining to the next level with their Whole Beast dining experience.

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RESTAURANT EUGENE | HOLEMAN AND FINCH PUBLIC HOUSE

The sister companies known as Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch have become more than icons of sustainable dining for Atlantans. They are the benchmarks. Committed to their community, the restaurant duo has built close relationships with regional farmers, growers and artisans when it comes to sourcing produce. In addition, their approach and belief in environmental and socially responsible stewardship is reflected throughout their talent, giving clean eating enthusiasts like myself peace of mind when dining there. Both Restaurant Eugene and Holeman & Finch provide exceptional yet equally different dining experiences. Both provide patrons with killer menu options, exceptional drink lists and truly take the guess work out of what you are consuming. Whether planning a casual night with your best guy or gal, a special celebration or an intimate date night, both restaurants can fit the bill. They are located at 2277 Peachtree Road.

RECOMMENDED PALEO EATS: Both restaurants’ menu changes daily and seasonally. Find sustainably sourced items, such as the Grouper Tartare, Foie Gras, Three Beets and Lamb Pot Au Feu, throughout the year at Eugene. At H&F, staples like their famous burger are

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Denise Raymond and Melissa Bryson

The Simpler Side of

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n the 30 years since Melissa Bryson and Denise Raymond met in their eighth grade homeroom at Ridgeview Middle School in Sandy Springs, they have bonded over many things, including their love of cooking and entertaining for their families and friends.

Melissa and her siblings were ‘sous chefs extraordinaire’ helping their mother in the kitchen throughout childhood. Denise credits her sister with cultivating her love of cooking, beginning with her gifts of a Bon Appetit subscription and a three ring binder of recipes, followed by multiple informal cooking lessons.

After years of watching others and experimenting, Melissa (now in Brookhaven) and Denise (in Smyrna) are now both just as comfortable making meals for two as they are making meals for 50 and

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they want to share their knowledge. Together they have created McNack’s Kitchen, a cooking and entertaining website featuring tons of amazing recipes and fabulous party tips. While some websites assume you know the subtle differences between multiple cooking methods or that you can whip up an unpronounceable glaze in a snap, McNack’s Kitchen is on the simpler side of cooking and focuses on people who want to learn. The women are quick to point out that they were not formally trained and that they “are just regular folks.” These moms/wives/working women simply love to cook and want to share their joy with others.

The website features everything from a list of kitchen tools basic enough for you not to be overwhelmed, but thorough enough

to prepare you for any kitchen endeavor, to step-by-step instructions on poaching eggs, clarifying butter or dicing onions. As for recipes and menus, McNack’s Kitchen features such staples as One Pot Dinners and 30-Minute Recipes, but they also feature unique posts you won’t find anywhere else such as ’Bubba Watson’s Masters’ Meal Selection 2013’ or ’Special Occasion Luncheon Menu for 70 people.’ Their instructional videos are full of their teasing banter and different cooking styles, while they demonstrate such tasks as cutting meat against the grain and on the bias or sectioning a whole chicken.

The website also focuses on entertaining. Melissa and Denise want to teach people to throw their own parties by offering party coaching services. They can help you decide on the space and style of your party as well as take into account your comfort level of cooking to help you plan a menu, determine your party guests, and provide you with lists of everything you need right down to any last minute steps.

But these women don’t stop there! They also offer cooking classes, and will soon be launching an upcoming monthly menu subscription service. In addition to their love of cooking, their love of football has led the women to collaborate on another website adventure called Flip the Field. Growing up, the two played football with their siblings and neighborhood kids as well

as watched the games on television, but found that some of their friends didn’t understand the game. Flip the Field is for women to learn about football in a fun and light-hearted way and hopefully allows them to enjoy more time with the men in their lives.

They think most women can find something to embrace about the sport, too. Whether women want to learn all about the sport or just enough to get by, Melissa and Denise have the information and the answers to all their questions.

Their love of food, family and football will inspire and educate you when you visit McNacksKitchen.com and FlipTheField.com.

Melissa and Denise have already produced one e-book about entertaining and cooking for football parties and are in the process of writing another cookbook.

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Campagnolo TURNS UP THE VOLUME ON TRADITIONAL, RELIABLE ITALIAN CLASSICS IN MIDTOWN ARTICLE BEN HAMMETT WALKUSKI

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Sounds like: A nice, fast-paced, pre-club beat over the hum of festive conversations and celebrations—even if that celebration is just the end of another workweek.

raisins that is sweet and complex and made-to-order lasagna in beef Bolognese and béchamel sauces that is soft, spicy, delicate and delicious.

You will feel a welcome member of a small family for as long as you’re seated at one of owner Maureen Kalmanson’s tables. The service is warm, knowledgeable, and attentive.

FEELS LIKE: Warm, cozy and casual; energetic enough to keep you going, relaxed enough to put you at ease for a very nice meal.

SMELLS LIKE: Pure Italian heaven—homemade everything, cheesy, tomato-ey, fresh out of the oven heaven.

Located at 980 Piedmont Avenue NE just south of 10th Street, Campagnolo is open seven nights a week for dinner, lunch Monday through Friday,

TASTES LIKE: The traditional, reliable, Italian classics with the volume turned up—sautéed calamari with pine nuts and gold

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and brunch on Saturday and Sunday. Valet parking is available. For more information, please call 404.343.2446 or visit PeasantATL.com.

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HEARTS LOVE WATERMELON

Beyond adding color and variety to your family’s diet, watermelon has other great benefits. Here are a couple of these hearthealthy reasons: Fresh watermelon is certified by the American Heart Association’s Heart Checkmark program as being low in saturated fat and cholesterol.

Watermelon is the primary source of an amino acid called citrulline found in fruits and vegetables. Citrulline can help maintain blood flow within the heart and cardiovascular function.

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t’s easy to share in the fun of Valentine’s Day by serving those you love sweet treats that are a healthier alternative to ordinary, heart-shaped confections.

Forget the expensive flowers, wines and chocolates. To really show you care, be a cupid and give your sweetie healthy, delicious treats that feature juicy watermelon. Naturally dressed in the holiday’s hue of vibrant red, using this fabulous fruit in recipes adds color to the spread of any Valentine’s Day party, whether large or intimate.

MOUTHWATERING WATERMELON TREATS

For an elegant, upscale treat, serve Watermelon Petit Fours, which feature sweet watermelon, candied almonds and is topped with your favorite decadent frosting. Get the kids in the kitchen with Watermelon Cupcakes for a new take on the beloved classic.

Served with pineapple cream cheese frosting, kids will love helping you decorate these darling delights.

If you really want to make their hearts skip a beat, carve an adorable Lips and Love Basket. Fill it with all of your sweetie’s favorite fruits for a fresh, flavorful display they’ll devour in a heartbeat. Remember, nothing shows your love more than edible gifts crafted by hand. For more sweet ideas, visit www.watermelon.org.

• 1 to 2 long, oval-shaped seedless watermelons • Cutting board • Green dry erase marker • Kitchen and paring knives • Melon baller • Assorted cookie cutters (X, O and heart shapes), if desired • Wooden skewers • Toothpicks • Strawberries • Fruits to make fruit salad filling • Large bowl and spoon Wash watermelon under cool running water and pat dry. On cutting board, place watermelon on its side and cut off 1/4 to 1/2 inch from stem end being careful not to cut too deep into white part of rind to provide sturdy base.

With marker, draw scalloped line around width of middle of watermelon. Use paring knife to cut along marker line, then separate the two halves. Use melon baller to scoop out watermelon for your base.

Cut top half of watermelon in half and use dry erase marker to draw large set of lips on one half. Use paring knife to cut out lips.

Once you have general shape, carefully carve away rind. Use paring knife to shape lips into more finished look.

Cut remaining 1/4-inch-thick slices and cut hearts, X’s, O’s or other shapes, discarding rind.

Attach lips to top of base using wooden skewers and toothpicks.

Slice strawberries lengthwise into 1/4-inch slices, keeping strawberry tops on for decoration, if desired. Attach slice of strawberry with green top to center of each scallop using toothpick. Use rest of strawberry slices in fruit salad for fruit bowl.

Place fruit bowl on serving platter, fill with fruit salad and garnish with slices of fruit cut into hearts, X’s and O’s, if desired.

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n an effort to squeeze in valuable time together, more families are zooming past the drive-thru and heading home to the table for simpler, satisfying and more wholesome dinners.

Busy schedules can make dinnertime a challenge for many families. With sports practices, dance rehearsals and after-school activities galore, many parents are doing well by just getting their little ones to the right place at the right time. These days, with so much time spent outside of the home, the time spent around the dinner table is priceless.

BRING EVERYONE TOGETHER WITH AN ITALIAN FEAST

With its savory blend of cheeses, sweet garlic and rich sauces, it’s hard to deny the delicious flavors of Italian cuisine. By combining a few simple, scrumptious elements, you’ll find it’s quite easy to bring the taste of Italy into your own home. Gather the family together with the many flavorful options available at your local grocery store, such as Michael Angelo’s Gourmet Foods, which offers prepared Italian meals boasting homemade flavor without the fuss.

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Here are a few authentic Italian meal ideas to incorporate into your next weeknight routine, so you can deliver a dinner that satisfies every family member.

SERVE UP A SALAD

A crispy, crunchy salad is the perfect starter for an Italian meal and can be tossed together in a matter of minutes. For a simple take on salad, just combine fresh greens – such as chopped romaine hearts – thinly sliced red onions and croutons. To add more flavor and texture, throw in fresh mozzarella, chopped radicchio, cherry tomatoes and pepperoncini. Don’t forget to finish with a generous splash of savory Italian dressing.

FUSS-FREE ENTREES

There’s nothing more comforting than a warm dish of flavorful pasta at the end of a long day. When such flavorful dishes can be created with the touch of a button, everyone wins. Serve up the delicious combination of vine-ripened tomatoes, sautéed onions, 100 percent semolina lasagna pasta, ground beef and premium cheeses in Michael Angelo’s Meat Lasagna. Or, try their Eggplant Parmesan, made with farm-fresh eggplant, imported olive oil, Italian spices and a blend of imported Pecorino and Parmesan cheeses.

WARM, GARLIC GOODNESS

A plate of hearty, wholesome Italian food would not be complete without a side of fragrant, warm garlic bread. Heat up an easy, pre-made variety in the oven, or make your own by simply topping your favorite variety of sliced bread with butter, garlic, Parmesan cheese and oregano.

Fill your kitchen with ingredients and products that allow you to fix easy meals that bring the whole family together. They’re the perfect dinnertime solution for busy parents who want to serve a wholesome, better-for-you meal to their family, but don’t always have the time or skills to cook from scratch.

For more information and meal ideas, visit www.michaelangelos.com.

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lways making sure our readers are updated with everything automobile-related in Driver’s Notebook, our dedicated car enthusiast roughed it out and headed to South Florida for the 43rd Annual Miami International Auto Show. After gawking at fascinating vehicles showcased in themed exhibits under one roof including Topless In Miami’s hair blowing convertibles, exotic cars lined up on Million Dollar Alley, and numerous others, here are a few of the stunning, hi-tech and, in some cases, highly efficient cars and trucks that will light up 2014 and beyond. Look for reviews on many of these soon.

The annual Miami International Auto Show is one of the most revered automobile exhibitions in the United States. The 2014 show is slated for November 7-16. Visit SFLIAutoShow.com for more information.

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February

FEBRUARY 14-16 ANACHROCON ATLANTA MARRIOTT PERIMETER CENTER

AnachroCon, founded in 2009, is the premier place in the Southern United States for people to celebrate Historical Reenacting, Alternate History, Steampunk, Sciences, Horror, Etiquette and Indulgence, Fashion, Fabrication, Literature and Media, Costuming and socialize with people of like minds. Promises the best possible guests and experts in their respective fields so you may leave the convention relaxed, educated, entertained and wanting more! Anachrocon.com

FEBRUARY 16 JOE GRANSDEN’S VALENTINES SHOW WITH SPECIAL GUEST FRANCINE REED HERITAGE HALL

FEBRUARY 1 COLLEGE NIGHT AT HIGH MUSEUM

Round up your posse for College Night. Hop aboard a tour of the exhibit, Go West! as remixed spaghetti western soundtracks fill the galleries. Student-led art talks and performances presented by Spelman College Museum of Fine Art. Mug sketches on a personalized “Wanted” poster, make art in the studio with artist Natalie Brandhorst. Dance floor fun with art-pop duo Whitegold. $7 entry. High.org.

FEBRUARY 1 HOPE AND WILL BALL ST. REGIS BUCKHEAD

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largest fundraisers, this black-tie gala is one not to be missed. With an annual sell out of more than 700 guests, the evening will begin with a cocktail reception and silent auction followed by dinner, special guest speaker, live auction and dancing. Patrons and guests of the Hope and Will Ball will give hope to thousands of children and their families by supporting the Children’s mission--to make kids better today and healthier tomorrow. Proceeds help fund equipment for treating critically ill and injured children, injury prevention education, social work and school programs, and clinical research. CHOA.org

The 2013-2014 Heritage Winter Classics Series will conclude with a treat for couples when trumpeter and band leader Joe Gransden takes the stage for a Valentine’s Day concert on February 16. Joe Gransden’s Valentines Show with Special Guest Francine Reed will include classic love songs from Broadway, jazz, American standards, and film. HeritageSandySprings.org

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KENNESAW STATE FESTIVAL OF NEW MUSIC

POLAR PLUNGE

KENNESAW STATE UNIVERSITY

LAKE LANIER ISLANDS

Celebrating the work of artists creating and performing the music of today with each concert offering a different perspective on the art form. The Festival highlights works

by Pulitzer Prize and Grammy Award-winning composer David Lang, featured composer of the 2013 KSFNM. Kennesaw.edu

The Polar Plunge is the largest fundraising effort benefiting Special Olympics. Many states across the nation participate in this annual event through the efforts of their Law Enforcement Torch Run program. Its purpose is to simply raise funds to enhance Special Olympics’ mission.

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FEBRUARY 21–23 SOUTHEASTERN FLOWER SHOW THE COBB GALLERIA CENTRE

Atlanta’s Southeastern Flower Show is the area’s premier horticultural event held at the Cobb Galleria Centre near downtown. Featuring more than 3 acres of landscape and floral exhibitions, garden-related merchandise, photography exhibit, local and nationally known speakers, books and more. SEHort.org

FEBRUARY 24 DUNWOODY CITY COUNCIL MEETING DUNWOODY CITY HALL

Why not make 2014 the year you get to know how your community really works. Listen up, pitch in. City Council meetings start at 7pm at 41 Perimeter Center East, Suite 103. The public is welcome and encouraged to participate. Contact City Volunteer Coordinating Committee Chair Jim Maloney to find out how you can respond to immediate needs at DunwoodyVolunteers@comast.net.

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Parting Thoughts

An Open Letter to the Romantics of Atlanta WORDS CHEF DAVID BERRY

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The data shows that most people equate Valentine’s Day with romance and candlelight. This is not a stop-the-presses news bulletin. However, while you may think that going out with your significant other for a candlelight dinner at a fancy restaurant makes for a successful Valentine’s Day, a chef might disagree.

February is known for Valentine’s Day, the day for lovers, which can be a stressful scenario for some. Getting reservations at the right restaurant can sometimes be daunting. Dealing with the less-than-intimate setting at the restaurant with all the other couples crammed into the space near you isn’t, in my opinion, very romantic. Don’t get me wrong, restaurants are happy to have you in for Valentine’s Day. If you find yourself feeling this way, I suggest you follow these simple instructions. I propose that you stay in and prepare a meal yourself. I know I’m a chef and telling you to stay home. Am I crazy? No, I want you to have the romantic evening you have envisioned for yourself and sometimes the stress of going out can be more effort than it’s worth. That said, with a nominal amount of planning, you can enjoy a romantic meal for two in your home. You can devise, prepare and execute a very successful meal. Listen to your date and determine their food likes ahead of time. Do some research, but keep it simple. For example, a roasted butternut squash soup could be a very simple first course and could be made several days ahead and heated up that evening. Place a dollop of whipping cream with honey, cinnamon and a pinch of nutmeg on top of the soup and let it melt on the surface. A second course should be something that can be finished quickly on the stove or that can

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be pulled from the oven. It’s cold outside, so grilling is probably not the best choice and try not to go too heavy. You don’t want your date to be stuffed. Tournedos of beef, a sauté of scallops, or shrimp, are great choices and can all be served with a compound butter that again can be made well ahead of time. Roasted root vegetables and tubers are an easy side for any of the above.

Cauliflower, brussel sprouts, parsnips, fingerling potatoes, baby beets, turnips and rutabagas are great. They can all be peeled, tossed in good olive oil, kosher salt and fresh ground black pepper, and then roasted until tender. Sauté some fresh spinach and you have a great meal. For the final course, you can’t forget the chocolate. Chocolate pots de creme are fun and easy to make.

Just remember to make some small crunchy cookies to go with them. Take your time planning the menu. Find good recipes and ask for advice. Once you have chosen the menu, choose wine for each course, but remember that champagne is always good! Take time to set the mood or tone for the table. Today is the day to break out your good linens, tableware, flatware and crystal. By all means, get flowers and some candles to make it special. If you have prepared in advance, you can take your time and enjoy your time together during dinner and between each course. At the end of dinner, turn off the oven, put the dishes in the sink for tomorrow and blow out the candles. It’s Valentine’s Day, so write your own ending.

Berry is executive chef at Horseradish Grill, Atlanta’s oldest continuously operating restaurant located on Powers Ferry Road, overlooking Chastain Park. He has have been married to his wife Kaci for 18 years.

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